China's Tianducheng: Exploring the Ghost Town Replica of Paris

Inside China's Failed $1 Billion Copy of Paris (crazy city) 🇨🇳

Destination:ChinaCity:HangzhouPopulation:12.4 million
Inside China's Failed $1 Billion Copy of Paris (crazy city) 🇨🇳
Homeless Pelican2025-05-0417 min

So I went all the way from Poland to visit Paris… but in China! Just 2 hours from Shanghai, in the city of Hangzhou, there’s a place called Tianducheng — a full-on recreation of Paris, France. Often called Fake Paris or Chinese Paris, this surreal town was a $1 billion investment and features famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Versailles… you can even find the Mona Lisa here. Originally designed for 10,000 residents, it turned into a ghost town. But what’s happening there now will truly surprise you. Is this a better, safer version of Paris in China? Watch the full video and decide for yourself.

--- Homeless Pelican
May 4, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Eiffel Tower introduction
  2. 0:26Entering Fake Paris
  3. 1:19Wall jump adventure
  4. 2:10Plaza Terra Cado recreation
  5. 5:06Tianducheng history
  6. 6:03Luxury hotel visit
  7. 7:24Exploring Parisian streets
  8. 8:30Inside the city park
  9. 13:17Eiffel Tower closeup
  10. 15:20Neighborhood exploration

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China's Tianducheng: Exploring the Ghost Town Replica of Paris

So I went all the way from Poland to visit Paris… but in China! 🇨🇳 Just 2 hours from Shanghai, in the city of Hangzhou, there’s a place called Tianducheng — a full-on recreation of Paris, France. Often called Fake Paris or Chinese Paris, this surreal town was a $1 billion investment and features...

Attractions in this video: Eiffel Tower Replica, Champs Élysées Replica